Released in 1992 as the second single from their self-titled debut album, Metal Mickey is a blistering burst of glam-infused rock that helped cement Suede’s place at the forefront of the early Britpop movement. With its jagged guitars, infectious hooks, and Brett Anderson’s flamboyant vocal delivery, the track became one of the band’s signature songs and a staple of their live performances.
The B-side, Where The Pigs Don’t Fly, showcases Suede’s darker, more atmospheric side, pairing moody instrumentation with vivid, enigmatic lyricism — a reminder of the depth and range that set the band apart from their contemporaries.
Tracklist:
Side A:
A1. Metal Mickey
Side B:
B1. Where The Pigs Don’t Fly
Demon Records
2023
7in
Picture Disc
DEMSING015
30th Anniversary
